Washington -President-elect Donald Trump struggled to get big-name music talent during his first inauguration in 2017.
But this time, he’ll have one of the biggest names in country music. Carrie Underwood – He performs the 2025 swearing-in ceremony, which begins at noon Monday. Other artists are scheduled to perform at various celebrations in Washington over the weekend, and at opening concerts later on Monday.
Who will participate in Trump’s inauguration in 2025?
Underwood, who launched her career after winning “American Idol” in 2005, will sing “America the Beautiful” before Trump is sworn in, according to the inaugural committee responsible for organizing the event. She will be accompanied by the Armed Forces Choir and the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club.
Opera singer Christopher Macchio The national anthem will be performed at the end of the ceremony. Singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood, choirs from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the U.S. Marine Corps Band will also have musical contributions to the program.
Over the course of the four days of celebration in the capital, other big names are scheduled to perform. A campaign-style rally on Sunday will feature Kid Rock, The Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus and Greenwood. The Liberty University Praise Choir will also perform.
The Village People, whose song “YMCA” has become a staple at Trump events, will appear again at one of the inaugural balls. Performances by Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Parker McCollum and Gavin DeGraw are also in the lineup for several opening balls planned after the swearing-in. Rapper Nelly is also set to perform at one of the glitzy events, the inaugural committee confirmed on Saturday.
Who performed at Trump’s inauguration in 2017?
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Jackie Evancho, who finished second on “America’s Got Talent” in 2010, sang the national anthem at the conclusion of Trump’s first inauguration. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang “America the Beautiful.”
Trump’s team struggled to book performers for 2017 events after a divisive election and backlash from fans.
Who performed Biden’s inauguration ceremony?
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President Biden’s inauguration in 2021 It happened in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited typical festive activities and moved much of the entertainment online.
However, Biden’s inauguration was held in person outside the US Capitol, and was attended by Lady Gaga, who sang the national anthem, and Jennifer Lopez, who performed “This Land Is Your Land” and “America the Beautiful,” with a short interlude of the song. Her hit “Let’s vote loudly.” After Biden was sworn in, Garth Brooks sang “Amazing Grace.”
Who performed Obama’s inauguration?
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At former President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009, Aretha Franklin sang “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee.” Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman, pianist Gabriela Montero, and clarinetist Anthony McGill played “Air and Simple Gifts,” a piece written by John Williams for the occasion.
The 2013 concert saw Beyoncé sing the national anthem, Kelly Clarkson perform “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” and James Taylor sing “America the Beautiful.”